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Kakka Erachi Ularthiyathu/Stir-fry




Kakka Erachi Ularthiyathu/ Stir-fry

Kakka Erachi or Clam meat is another popular delicacy in Kerala.Mussels,crabs and clam/kakka erachi is widely used in the coastal regions of Kerala. Cleaning is tedious. Just like mussels the shells should be undamaged and tightly shut or else should be discarded. This is a spicy and tasty stir fry with the flavor of pepper  and toasted coconut. Kakka erachi can also be made as a thoran/stir fry with grated coconut.Try this recipe,you will surely love it.

Ingredients
Kakka Erachi/ Clam meat- 1 lb
Sliced coconut- 1/3 cup
Sliced shallots- 3/4 cup
Minced ginger and garlic- 1 tbs
Ginger garlic paste- 1 1/2 tsp
Green chilly-1
Curry leaves- a few
Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
Chilly powder- 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder- 1 1/2 tsp
Pepper powder- 1/2 - 1 tsp
Garam masala-1/3 tsp
Meat masala- 1 1/3 tsp
lemon juice- 1 tsp
Coconut oil
Salt to taste


Clean kakka erachi/clam meat. Squeeze each of the black sack that you see on the top portion and discard it. Wash and rinse thoroughly three to four time so that there will not be traces of dirt and sand.You can also rinse using a little lemon juice.
Mix salt, pepper powder and turmeric powder,minced ginger and garlic and sprinkle a little water and cook. Cover and cook in medium flame for about 8-10 minutes or till all the water is absorbed.
Heat coconut oil in a pan and add coconut slices and roast till golden brown. Add shallots and continue sauteing till golden brown. Add ginger garlic paste, curry leaves and green chilly and saute for another two minutes. Add all the spice powders,fresh curry leaves and a few drops of coconut oil and the cooked clam meat and continue stir fry for another 3 -4 minutes, till it gets slightly roasted. Squeeze a little lemon juice on top.Serve as side dish with rice.


Try this
Hope you will all enjoy!

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  1. Love2cook MalaysiaApril 8, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    This is just irresistible dear! More rice for me please ;)

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  2. AkilaApril 8, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    Mouthwatering dish.. Nice clicks

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  3. UnknownApril 8, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    Suja...
    I will try this in my next OFF.
    Thanks for sharing with nice pics.

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  4. Sweet'n'SavouryApril 8, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    Love the colour of it...yumm

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  5. UnknownApril 8, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    Looks really delicious!! :)
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  6. UnknownApril 8, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    Never tried this.looks so yumm.

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  7. Sona - quick picks/pick quicksApril 8, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    god!! kaalathae kothipikkuvanoo... Suja! ..feeling like having it straight away.

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  8. Rafeeda ARApril 8, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    looks really yummy...

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  9. ShanaviApril 9, 2013 at 1:53 AM

    Though I've never had it, feels like just grabing ur bowl n taste it

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  10. Sanoli GhoshApril 9, 2013 at 2:46 AM

    Fingerlicking good prepararion Suja. Bookmarked it. I love clam meat.

    today's post:
    http://sanolisrecipies.blogspot.in/2013/04/dum-ka-murgh-award.html

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  11. UnknownApril 9, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    This curry is new to me.. Never heard of it but looks tempting. guess I can replace it with chicken and enjoy it.

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  12. ChitzApril 9, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    Wow.. Am drooling.. One of my favs :)

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  13. ShobhaApril 9, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    Looks yummy.. I love sea food.

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  14. divyaApril 9, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    this looks really yummilicious...

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  15. JulieApril 9, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Yummy n mouthwatering!!

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  16. Priya SureshApril 9, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    OI dont eat clam but still this stir fry makes me drool.

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  17. SwathiApril 9, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    Delicious erachi ularthiyathu Suja Love it.

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  18. followfoodieeApril 9, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    Very inviting
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  19. MélangeApril 9, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    Oh,it's been ages since I had them Suja...So yummy and flavorful recipe..Slurp here..

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  20. Vidya ChandrahasApril 9, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    Looks awesome..mouthwatering.

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  21. saraniskitchenApril 10, 2013 at 2:59 AM

    Never tried this.looks so yumm and nice name..

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  22. FaseelaApril 10, 2013 at 3:27 AM

    Super yummy n mouthwatering 1 dear

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  23. ShellaApril 10, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Love kaka erechi, but my memory of it is very small meat....love the dish

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  24. Saraswathi GaneshanApril 10, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    Sounds interesting and yummy.

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  25. Binys RecipesApril 11, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    suja looks yummy.....i know i dont always comment but am surely mad in love with ur space

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  26. UrmilaApril 11, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    wow....adipoli aayittundu

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  27. Reshmi MaheshApril 11, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Super ketto...Drooling here..

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  28. Divya AApril 11, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Such a drool-worthy recipe dear...Looks too good :)

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  29. TeenaApril 11, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    Ahh...that is a delicious preparation Suja!!! Your family is really lucky to tasty all these mouthwatering dishes :)

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  30. KurryleavesApril 13, 2013 at 2:54 AM

    Looks really delicious...Kakka fry is one of my fav!!drooling!!!

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  31. UnknownApril 15, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    Delicious... My fav :)

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